New Hope, Minnesota vs. Oak Park, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Oak Park, Illinois is 19.0% more expensive than New Hope, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $142,757 in Oak Park, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in New Hope, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Oak Park, Illinois is more expensive than New Hope, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
33% more expensive in Oak Park
than in New Hope, Minnesota
New Hope, MN vs. Oak Park, IL
Compared to New Hope, Oak Park is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.0% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  0.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  44.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.8% lower
  Commute
  30.4% higher
  Health
  16.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.5% lower